Missionary Reflection2nd Ordinary Sunday, 15 January 2023Isa. 49:3,5-6; Ps. 40:2,4ab,7-8a,8b-9,10; 1Cor. 1:1-3; John 1:29-34 Today’s Gospel tells how John the Baptist testified who Jesus was. “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin from the world.” At his time John had been well-known among the people for his teachings. He had a number … Lanjutkan membaca The Fruit of Faith To Testifying of Jesus Christ

Weekly Missionary ReflectionSunday, 01 January 2023Solemnity of Mary, Mother of GodThe World Day of PeaceNum. 6:22-27; Ps. 67:2-3,5,6,8; Gal. 4:4-7; Luk. 2:16-21 Whenever a child is born, people will look up to the mother. Sometimes they also look up to the father. On the first day of 2023, we look up to Mary, who just … Lanjutkan membaca The Mother

Weekly Missionary ReflectionSunday, 25 December 2022CHRISTMAS DAYIsa. 52:7-10; Ps. 98:1,2-3ab,3cd-4,5-6; Heb. 1:1-6; John 1:1-18 (long) or John 1:1-5.9-14 (short) Merry Christmas beloved missionaries, We rejoice for today is Christmas, the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth. To celebrate this Christmas, let us ponder the reading of the mass on Christmas day which is quoted from the … Lanjutkan membaca Jesus Is The Word, Life, and Light!

Weekly Missionary ReflectionSunday, 18 December 2022Fourth Sunday of AdventIsa. 7:10-14; Ps. 24:1-2,3-4ab,5-6; Rom. 1:1-7; Matt. 1:18-24 One week before Christmas, let us focus on preparing ourselves: beyond creating beautiful decorations, making nice clothes, and preparing the magnificent ceremony. We are invited to confirm that “the Lord is willing to be close to us by getting … Lanjutkan membaca The Real Faith

Weekly Missionary ReflectionSunday, 11 December 2022Third Sunday of AdventIsa. 35:1-6a,10; Ps. 146:7,8-9a,9bc-10; Jam. 5:7-10; Matt. 11:2-11 Dear beloved missionaries, We are on the third Sunday of Advent, which is called Gaudete Sunday or Sunday of Joy. The opening antiphon in the mass of the third Sunday Advent proclaims, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall … Lanjutkan membaca Joy Fills the Patient and Firm Heart

Weekly Missionary ReflectionSunday, 04 December 2022Second Sunday of AdventIsa. 11:1-10; Ps. 72:1-2,7-8,12-13,17; Rom. 15:4-9; Matt. 3:1-12  The Hebrew is closely connected to nature. Paradise is a garden. Noah is connected to the flood. Moses is given a vision with a burning bush. David is called from tending the sheep. It is wonderful that the news … Lanjutkan membaca Blossom In Faith

Weekly Missionary ReflectionSunday, 27 November 2022First Sunday of AdventIsa. 2:1-5 atau Isa. 4:2-6; Ps. 122:1-2,3-4a,(4b-5,6-7), 8-9; Matt. 8:5-11 Dear beloved missionaries, We begin the first Sunday of Advent. Let’s direct our sight and heart to Christmas, welcoming the birth of baby Jesus, the Emmanuel. Even though Christmas is one month away, the Christmas message has … Lanjutkan membaca Walking in The Lord’s Path

Weekly Missionary ReflectionSunday, 20 November 2022The Solemnity of Christ, the King2Sam. 5:1-3; Mzm. 122:1-2,4-5; Col. 1:12-20; Luk. 23:35-43 Crucifixion is not an ordinary punishment. It is a form of extraordinary punishment, specially made for the enemies of Rome, the high-class rebels. Normally, the process of crucifixion is arranged like a sort of display: the accused … Lanjutkan membaca The King and Saviour

Weekly Missionary Reflection33rd Sunday in ordinary time, 13 November 2022Mal. 4:1-2a; Ps. 98:5-6,7-8,9a; 2Thess. 3:7-12; Luk. 21:5-19 God’s Temple in Jerusalem was indeed majestic and beautiful. This second temple was renovated by King Herod the Great since 20 BC and was completely finished in 64 AD. This magnificent building was the pride of the Jewish … Lanjutkan membaca Don’t Be Lulled by The Splendor of The World!